Composer-in-Residence

Composer-in-Residence Jimmy López

Jimmy López, named new Composer-in-Residence

Peruvian-born, California-based, award-winning composer Jimmy López joins the Houston Symphony during the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons as the Symphony’s new Composer-in-Residence. Described as “one of the most admired among the younger generation of South American composers” (Chicago Tribune) and “one of the most interesting young composers anywhere today” (Chicago Sun-Times), López will play an integral role both onstage and in the community. Details about his involvement with Houston’s youth will be released at a later date.

Known for his unique working relationship with conductors, musicians and soloists, López has had his works performed by leading orchestras around the world. His music has been heard in venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House; and at the Tanglewood, Aspen, Darmstadt and Donaueschingen Music Festivals. His first opera Bel Canto, commissioned by the Lyric Opera of Chicago, premiered Dec. 7, 2015, to wide critical acclaim and was recently broadcast nationwide on PBS’ Great Performances.

López’ América Salvaje, a symphonic poem that blends South American and European musical traditions, was performed by the Houston Symphony under the direction of Andrés Orozco-Estrada Sept. 18, 2016, during the Symphony’s annual Fiesta Sinfónica program. Orozco-Estrada selected López as the Symphony’s new Composer-in-Residence because he believes the composer’s music is fresh, original and has wide audience appeal.

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